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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.51, 3,909.93 and 963.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.51, 3,909.93 and 963.67 is: 1,444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.51 : 3,909.93 = 963.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.51/3,909.93 = 963.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.51x = 3,909.93 × 963.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.51x = 3,767,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,882.24/2,608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.46

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